May 2021 – Page 3 – Somalia News Gazette

May 31, 2021

Award-Winning Craftsmanship of GAC MOTOR

GUANGZHOU, China, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Craftsmanship is a core concept at GAC MOTOR. “Craftsmanship” separates pure car making and car crafting with ingenuity, skill, and passion.

GAC’s success in this area was recently demonstrated by the two GAC MOTOR models which won prestigious awards at the iF Design awards in Germany this year: the all-electric concept car, the all-electric concept car known as the Eno.146 and the all-electric Aion LX SUV.

The Eno.146 combines an amazing six-seater capacity with a striking .146 drag coefficient, making it highly aerodynamic and setting a new record for all-electric vehicles. It incorporates a beautiful gullwing exterior design and sweeping tail, as well as small, clever details such as the removal of side glass components and complete flattening of wheel frames to minimize wind resistance.

The Aion LX SUV was praised for its “unique aerodynamic proportions and intelligent design”, which create a “hybrid experience of super sports car and super-luxurious living room.”

GAC MOTOR vehicles combine the results of years of relentless work in multiple domains. From artistic designs, to independent technology research, to road testing and customer feedback. GAC does it with driver enjoyment in mind to craft a beautiful vehicle in which every detail is thoughtfully designed and well made, creating an enjoyable driving experience and lasting value for every buyer.

Chinese Craftsmanship: Chasing the Future

Craftsmanship also means embracing and exploring the manufacturing capacities of the future. A passionate craftsman will always look for ways to improve products and production methods. Moving with the times to ensure that rather than settling for the norm, customers are provided with ever more exciting and satisfying experience.

The GAC Group is making a strong push towards electrification and has poured billions of yuan of funding into GAC R&D research centers across the globe. Electric cars are the future, and the many designers and engineers working behind the scenes at GAC work nonstop to create exciting and ever more powerful electric vehicles.

Craftsmanship means taking joy in these accolades, but never being satisfied and never stopping in the pursuit of even better products. Faster, more efficient, more affordable, and more enjoyable to drive; these are the standards that GAC MOTOR continually sets for itself as a brand, steadily and surely building a global reputation for extremely well-made cars.

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May 31, 2021

Mindray Defines Future of Imaging Technologies with New General Imaging, Women’s Healthcare and Cardiology Ultrasound Solutions

SHENZHEN, China, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mindray (SZSE: 300760), a global leading developer and provider of medical devices and solutions, has announced the launch of its new General Imaging, Women’s Healthcare, and Cardiology ultrasound solutions on May 28, 2021. Underpinned by the theme “Innovation Defines”, each solution is specifically designed to increase the strength of diagnostic evidence available to doctors to ensure better patient care.

“For over 30 years, innovation has been deeply-rooted in Mindray’s DNA. With hospital systems growing and expanding, it is imperative for the healthcare industry to continue to go beyond designing individual products to engineering connected healthcare solutions. It is with this holistic view that we can ensure an improved healthcare experience for patients, whilst helping to expand clinical capacity,” said He Xujin, General Manager of Mindray Medical Imaging Systems. “The launch of our latest ultrasound solutions marks a milestone for Mindray, as we continue to pioneer new platforms under the guiding principle, ‘Innovation Defines’”.

Mindray’s General Imaging ultrasound solutions are equipped with a number of advanced technologies, including high frame rate contrast-enhanced ultrasound (HiFR CEUS), comprehensive HiFR elastography, and enhanced quantification measurement for a new level of image clarity. These features provide clinicians with extensive tools for more precise diagnosis and treatment — giving them reinforced confidence for improved patient outcomes.

The Women’s Healthcare ultrasound solutions offer a diversified range of expert tools that includes Smart Scene 3D, Smart Planes CNS, Smart ICV, Smart Pelvic and Smart ERA. These features have been designed and inspired by the daily work of clinicians with the aim of enhancing efficiency for OBGYN applications, including IVF, neonatal and postpartum.

For cardiovascular clinicians, Mindray’s new Cardiology ultrasound solutions include TEE imaging, HiFR V-Flow, Wall Shear Stress (WSS), real time IMT. These technologies allow for truly accurate visualization, which arms clinicians with extra evidence for diagnostic certainty.

Mindray draws upon its deep insights into unmet clinical needs to provide clinicians with comprehensive imaging solutions that allow for precise diagnoses and treatments across different applications. The three latest medical imaging solutions combine extraordinary technologies with smart applications and an intuitive workflow that elevates the quality of clinical data to a higher level. At the same time, patients can benefit from faster medical imaging and more accurate detection of potential complications, all at the point of care.

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May 31, 2021

China’s sci-tech development to focus more on self-reliance

BEIJING, May 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for accelerated efforts in building China into a leader in science and technology and achieving sci-tech self-reliance and self-strengthening at higher levels

Xi made the remarks while addressing a meeting conflating the general assemblies of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology.

“Sci-tech self-reliance and self-strengthening should always be considered a strategic support for national development,” he said.

Xi extended congratulations to the meeting, and greetings to professionals serving at various sci-tech posts.

“I wish to extend warm congratulations to the convening of the meeting, and convey cordial greetings to the dedicated science and technology professionals who are working hard in various positions. May 30 marks the fifth National Science and Technology Workers’ Day, and I’d like to send my greetings to all of you,” said Xi.

He praised the progress made in sci-tech innovation, basic research, original innovation, strategic sci-tech and high-end industries, as well as the significant role of science and technology in containing the COVID-19 epidemic.

“Practice has proved that there is a great potential for independent innovation in China, and the sci-tech professionals in our country can accomplish a lot. With the spirit of advancing with the times, the courage of making continuous improvement through reforms, and indomitable determination and perseverance, the sci-tech professionals in our country must grasp the global trends, take the initiative, confront problems head-on, and overcome difficulties. The scientific and technological development must target the global sci-tech frontiers, serve the main economic battlefields, strive to fulfill the significant needs of the country and benefit people’s life and health. Shouldering the important tasks entrusted by the times, you should strive to achieve sci-tech self-reliance and self-improvement at a higher level,” Xi said.

Xi urged China’s sci-tech professionals to assume the responsibilities of the times and strive for sci-tech self-reliance and self-strengthening at higher levels.

“Let’s unite together, take bold steps of innovation and work tirelessly to make more contributions to building China into a sci-tech power, and realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation,” he said.

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May 31, 2021

Polls Open in Somaliland’s Local and Parliamentary Elections

WASHINGTON/HARGEISA – Polling stations have opened in the self-proclaimed republic of Somaliland as voters go to the polls to elect their parliamentary and local representatives.

Long queues were reported in the early hours of Monday in the capital Hargeisa. Some of the voters have been queuing up to two hours prior to the opening of polling stations at 7:00 a.m. local time.

The President of Somaliland Muse Bihi Abdi told VOA Somali that the election should be conducted in a peaceful manner.

“If one has a dispute when the election passes, the argument should be calm and civil,” he said. “You should not undermine the interest of the nation. Complain peacefully, the court is open.”

More than 1 million people have registered to vote, a record in Somaliland. The previous presidential election in November 2017 recorded just over 700,000 registered voters, according to government figures.

Somaliland held six popular elections, and three presidential elections since 2003. But this will be only the second time that Somaliland holds parliamentary elections. The current members of parliament were elected in 2005, but quotas, allocation of seats, prioritizing presidential, electoral laws have delayed parliamentary elections multiple times, observers say.

Among those voting today is a 17-year-old first time voter Amira Ahmed. “This will be the first time I get to participate in Somaliland national elections,” she told VOA. “I’m very happy.”

Another voter, Mustafe Mohamed Abdullahi, said he received a text message from the election commission the day before, reminding him where he has registered to vote.

“They told me that I got my ballot in Badda As [a neighborhood in Hargeisa]. They said I should cast my vote there as a citizen. So, I’m ready,” he said.

In the parliament, there are 246 candidates from the three registered political parties vying for the 82- seat House of Representatives.

Rights activists say 13 female candidates are participating in the parliamentary elections alone in a broader effort to increase women’s representation. There is just one female lawmaker in the current parliament.

Civil rights activist and former Somaliland representative to the United Kingdom Ayan Mahamoud has been advocating for the candidates from the marginalized minority Gaboye communities, and women. According to a report published by the Minority Rights Group International, an advocacy group focusing on global minority rights, the Gaboye “have traditionally been considered distinct and lower-caste groups.”

“The two most pressing issues are rights of minority groups such as Gaboye communities and women,” she told VOA.

“There’s one Somaliland woman representative now, but fortunately we have 13 standing. If they are voted in at least, we will have 10 %.”

The Gaboye community has no representation in current parliament, Mahamoud says. She has been urging voters to correct that record.

“It’s only fair and just to break with the horrible past and stigmatization of our Gaboye communities,” she said.

“Democracy is about equality and fairness and not only about the will of the majority.”

The Somaliland National Electoral Commission increased the number of polling stations to 2,709 from 1,642 in 2017 due to the expected higher turnout.

The increase in the number of registered voters have been attributed to the participation of youth in the election. This is also the first time in Somaliland that two elections — parliament and local councilors — take place at the same time.

The voting also coincides with two historic milestones in Somaliland. It was 20 years ago Monday when Somaliland adopted the constitution that enshrines the multiparty democratic system. Also, this month, Somaliland commemorated 30 years since declaring secession from the rest of Somalia.

Despite holding democratic elections, Somaliland failed to gain international recognition as an independent state. But this did not stop the presence of international observers. There are 103 international election observers who have arrived to witnesses the election proceedings, President Abdi said. They include observers from Europe and Africa, among them the former President of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma.

Source: Voice of America

May 31, 2021

Hundreds of households in Jowhar receive assistance following recent floods

Jowhar, Hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in Jowhar in the Middle Shabelle region of Somalia, have received relief items including food and non-food items to help them in the aftermath of heavy rains that washed away homes and destroyed crops and livestock.

In the recent weeks, persistent heavy rains also flooded River Shabelle, leaving hundreds of people stranded in areas prone to water-borne diseases and mosquitoes.

Maow Addow, Community-Based Liaison Officer for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), said that the mission made the donation to ease the hardships of the people living in the IDPs which are in AMISOM’s Areas of Responsibility.

“We handed over relief items including both food and non-food items – rice, vegetable oil, sugar, blankets, plastic sheets, mosquito nets, and buckets. These items have been distributed to over 900 families living in the areas most affected by the recent flooding in the AMISOM Area of Responsibility,” he said.

Sourced by AMISOM, the funds for the purchase of the donated items came from the government of India.

Speaking at a ceremony to handover the items, the Governor of the Middle Shabelle Region, Ahmed Meyre Makaran, thanked AMISOM for the support and said the donation would go a long way to address an immediate humanitarian emergency at a time the people are still dealing with the effects of multiple humanitarian shocks, including the aftermath of a severe locust infestation from 2020 which destroyed their crops and created food insecurity.

“We are grateful to AMISOM for this donation which will go a long way to ease the hardships of the displaced people. As leaders of this region, we are committed to reaching out to all the people currently affected with whatever help we can bring them,” said Makaran.

“We have successfully distributed relief items in BareyVillage. AMISOM’s support has been timely,” he emphasised.

A village elder in Barey, Hassan Yussuf Abukar, said since the flooding, hundreds of families in the village have been without food and shelter, and the donation was the first significant humanitarian aid they needed.

“I am grateful I received blankets, mosquito nets, buckets, rice, oil, and other items. This is the first major aid that has reached us, and we are thankful,” he said.

Joining Governor Makaran to distribute the items were the Deputy Governor in Charge of Politics and Administration, Mohamed Abdi Sheikh; the Jowhar District Commissioner, Osman Mohamed Mukhtar, and the Chairperson of Middle Shabelle Women’s Organization, Madina Addow Olow.

Source: Somali National News Agency

May 30, 2021

‫”غروب-آي بي” تدشن مقرها الإقليمي في دبي :دبي تحتضن مركز الأبحاث واستقصاء التهديدات الأبرز على مستوى الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، , 30 مايو 2021 /PRNewswire/ — أعلنت “غروب-آي بي”، الشركة العالمية الرائدة في مجال التصدي للتهديدات الإلكترونية واستقصاء بيانات ومعلومات التهديدات الإلكترونية والتحقيق بالجرائم الإلكترونية المتقدمة ومنعها، عن افتتاح “مركز أبحاث واستقصاء التهديدات في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا” التابع لها في إمارة دبي. ونظمت الشركة بهذه المناسبة حفل افتتاح كبير في فندق “حبتور بالاس دبي”، بحضور ممثلي ومندوبي كبرى المؤسسات المالية والهيئات الحكومية المحلية، وبمشاركة عدد من الشخصيات البارزة مثل السيد “كريغ جونز”، مدير مكافحة الجرائم الإلكترونية في الإنتربول. وتنظر شركة “غروب-آي بي” إلى افتتاح “مركز أبحاث واستقصاء التهديدات في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا”، بمثابة قفزة نوعية في مسيرتها نحو تحقيق هدفها الاستراتيجي المتمثل في إرساء أسس أول شركة عالمية لامركزية للأمن الإلكتروني، مجهزة بمراكز بحثية متقدمة، وقادرة على العمل من وسط المراكز المالية الرئيسية في العالم.

لن تقتصر مهام هذا المكتب على عمليات البيع فحسب، بل ستتخطى ذلك ليمثل المقر الإقليمي للشركة على مستوى المنطقة، وليقدم كافة الخيارات والكفاءات التقنية الرئيسية، ومتيحاً فرصة استثمار أفضل المهارات التي تمتلكها الشركة في مقرها الدولي في سنغافورة، وغيره من المقرات. كما سيحتضن المركز الجديد، الواقع في “مدينة دبي للإنترنت”، 18 موظفاً ممن سيعملون ضمن الأقسام الرئيسية لدى شركة “غروب-آي بي”، وهي وحدة التحقيقات بالجرائم عالية التقنية، ومختبر الطب الشرعي الرقمي، ومختبر الاستجابة للحوادث DFIR، واستقصاء التهديدات، والتقييم الأمني، وفريق الاستجابة للطوارئ الحاسوبية، وفرق التصدي للتهديدات وعمليات الاحتيال، وقسم الوقاية ضد المخاطر الرقمية، وغيرها من الأقسام.

وأشار السيد كريغ جونز، مدير مكافحة الجريمة الإلكترونية لدى منظمة الإنتربول، إلى “أن التهديدات الالكترونية هي قضية عالمية وتختلف بحسب المناطق المستهدفة. لذا ومن خلال التعاون للفهم المباشر لكيفية تطور التهديدات و تأثير الأضرار المرافقة لها في المنطقة، يمكننا معاً التخفيف من التهديدات بعيدة المدى وتقليل الأضرار التي تحدثها بشكل أفضل. ومن خلال وجود مجموعة واسعة من الخبرات والتجارب والمهارات، سيلعب المقر الرئيسي لشركة “غروب-آي بي” دوراً محورياً في دعم أبحاث الشركة في مشهد التهديدات الإقليمية وتقديم الدعم اللازم على أرض الواقع لعملائها وشركائها. كما أن برنامج الجريمة الإلكترونية العالمي لدى منظمة الإنتربول يتطلع إلى تقوية أواصل الشراكة مع “غروب-آي بي” وتعزيز الجهود الرامية إلى مكافحة الجرائم الإلكترونية في المنطقة من خلال التعاون الوثيق مع هذا المقر”.

وتعتبر دبي من المواقع الإقليمية الحيوية التي تعمل على تنسيق الجهود العابرة للحدود من أجل التصدي للجرائم الإلكترونية، وتجتهد في التحري والبحث عن الجهات المهاجمة والتقنيات التي تتبعها. وسيساهم “مركز أبحاث واستقصاء التهديدات” الجديد والمتطور في تمكين المجتمعات المحلية من استثمار خبرات شركة “غروب-آي بي” الواسعة والمتخصصة بالأساليب الإجرامية، إلى جانب تعزيز التعاون الوثيق مع سلطات إنفاذ القانون الدولية، ووحدات مكافحة الجرائم الإلكترونية على مستوى العالم. وتعد آلية نقل وتبادل المعرفة والخبرات، وتوظيف المواهب المحلية من العناصر الحيوية والرئيسية التي تُميّز استراتيجية “غروب-آي بي”، حيث تخطط الشركة لتعزيز فرق العمل لديها في دولة الإمارات بأكثر من 50 عضواً على مدار الأشهر الـ 18 القادمة.

وفي تعليقه على افتتاح المكتب، أشار “إيليا ساشكوف“، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة “غروب-آي بي”، قائلاً: “استطاعت استراتيجيتنا الرائدة والقائمة على مفهوم عدم التسامح مع مجرمي وقراصنة الإنترنت، حجز مركز طليعي ومتقدم للشركة على خطوط المواجهة المباشرة للمعركة العالمية الدائرة ضد الجريمة عبر الإنترنت. تبرز أهمية دبي من موقعها المثالي الذي يمكننا من تأدية هذه المهمة، بالتعاون مع المؤسسات المحلية وسلطات إنفاذ القانون الدولية. وكجزء من مساهمتنا الدائمة والمستمرة في إنشاء منظومة دفاعية حيوية خاصة بالأمن الالكتروني في دولة الإمارات، فإننا نخطط لتطوير قدرات عالمية المستوى في مجال البحث، والمراقبة، وكشف الحوادث، والاستجابة لها هنا في دبي، مع تعزيز كفاءتها على مواكبة وتلبية كافة احتياجات ومتطلبات السوق”.

وتلعب عمليات المراقبة والاستجابة القوية لتقنية المعلومات IT وشبكات التقنيات التشغيلية OT الصناعية دوراً هاماً ومحورياً في حماية الأصول الحيوية للمدن الذكية، والشركات التجارية والصناعية والمؤسسية CII العامة والخاصة في دولة الإمارات. وفي خضم كلمة الحفل الرئيسية، سلّط “ديمتري فولكوف”، مدير المعلوماتية لدى شركة “غروب-آي بي”، الضوء على توجهات التهديدات الإلكترونية الإقليمية الرئيسية الأخرى، على غرار هجمات برمجيات الفدية الخبيثة، وعمليات بيع قنوات الوصول إلى شبكات الشركات. وكما جاء في معرض الاحصائيات والبيانات الصادرة عن شركة “غروب-آي بي”، فقد تعرض ما لا يقل عن 12 ضحية لهجمات برمجيات الفدية الخبيثة المشهورة، وذلك على امتداد منطقة الشرق الأوسط خلال العام 2020، حيث استهدفت معظمها دولة الإمارات.

يعد “أشرف كحيل”، من أبرز الشخصيات المؤثرة على مستوى هذه الصناعة، آخر المنضمين إلى صفوف شركة “غروب-آي بي” في دولة الإمارات. ويحمل السيد “كحيل” في جعبته خبرةً تتجاوز الـ 25 عاماً، جناها من ريادته وتفوقه في مجال أمن تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات، ما يؤهله قيادة وتوجيه وحدة تطوير الأعمال على الصعيد الإقليمي في شركة “غروب-آي بي”.

ويعلّق السيد “كحيل” على هذه الخطوة، قائلاً: “تتميز دولة الإمارات بكونها من أكثر الأسواق تقدماً وطلباً في الوقت ذاته، وعليه فإنها تسعى جاهدةً لدفع عجلة التنمية والتطور بوتيرة مستمرة في كافة الجوانب، بما فيها الهيئات الحكومية، والخدمات، والمعاملات المصرفية، مع الأخذ بعين الاعتبار تأمين الحماية الالكترونية قبل كل شيء. وهو ما يجعلنا الخيار الأمثل لتحقيق هذا الهدف، فرسالة “غروب-آي بي” تتمثل وتتمحور حول القضاء على كافة جوانب الجريمة الإلكترونية، سواءً كانت ذات دوافع مالية، أو دوافع سياسية دولية، أو مجرد عمليات احتيال اجتماعية. كما أننا نتوقع الكثير من مستقبل نمونا الواعد، انطلاقاً من منظومتنا الشريكة والمبسطة والقوية التي أنشأناه في كافة أرجاء المنطقة“.

May 30, 2021

Group-IB launches regional HQ in Dubai. City becomes home to its MEA Threat Intelligence & Research Center

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Group-IB, a global threat hunting and adversary-centric cyber intelligence company specializing in investigating and preventing hi-tech cybercrimes, has officially announced the opening of its Middle East & Africa Threat Intelligence & Research Center in Dubai. The grand opening, held at the Habtoor Palace Dubai, was attended by representatives of the local financial organizations, government institutions, and the guest of honor, Mr. Craig Jones, INTERPOL Cybercrime director. Group-IB’s leadership views the opening of its MEA Threat Intelligence & Research Center as a critical milestone toward achieving the strategic goal of building the first ever decentralized global cybersecurity company with fully operational R&D centers in the key financial hubs.

Group-IB’s office would not only operate just as a sales hub but also as a full-scale regional HQ, offering all core technological competencies and bringing with it the top skills that are found across its global HQ in Singapore and other offices. The new Center, located at the Dubai Internet City, will accommodate 18 employees from key Group-IB units: hi-tech crime investigations, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) lab, Threat Intelligence, security assessment, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB), Threat and Fraud Hunting teams, Digital Risk Protection department, and other major divisions.

“The threat of cybercrime is global, with regions being impacted differently,” noted Mr. Craig Jones, Director of Cybercrime, INTERPOL. “By understanding first-hand how the threats are evolving and what impact and harm they are causing in the region, I know that together we can mitigate those far-reaching threats and reduce harm more effectively. Encompassing a wide range of expertise, experience and skills, this HQ will play a pivotal role for Group IB’s research into the regional threat landscape and on-the-ground support for their customers and partners. INTERPOL’s Global Cybercrime Programme looks forward to further strengthening our partnership with Group-IB and increasing operational activities against cybercrime in the region in collaboration with this office.”

Dubai is one of the regional strongholds for the coordination of cross-border efforts against cybercrime and research into threat actors and their techniques. The brand-new Threat Intelligence & Research Center enables local community to leverage Group-IB’s in-depth knowledge of criminal schemes and close collaboration with international law enforcement and cyber police forces worldwide. The company’s battle-tested experts carried out more than 1,200 successful investigations over 18 years around the world enriching the Group-IB’s technology ecosystem with first-hand understanding of intrusion tactics used in the most sophisticated cyberattacks.

Knowledge transfer and hiring of local talents are other key elements of Group-IB’s strategy. The company plans to have more than 50 team members in the UAE within the next 18 months.

“Zero tolerance to cybercriminals has brought us to the forefront of the global fight against online crime,” remarked Ilya Sachkov, Group-IB CEO and founder, commenting on the office opening. “Dubai is a perfect place to carry on this mission together with local institutions and international law enforcement. As part of our contribution to building a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem in the UAE, we plan to develop world-class research, monitoring, incident detection and response capabilities here in Dubai and adapt them to the needs of the market,” he added.

In his keynote speech, Group-IB CTO Dmitry Volkov highlighted underlying regional cyber trends such as ransomware attacks and sale of access to corporate networks. According to Group-IB’s data, at least 12 victims suffered publicly known ransomware attacks in the Middle East in 2020, with most of them having taken place in the UAE.

To that end, Group-IB brings to the region a product and service portfolio that includes a first-ever all in one solution Threat Hunting Framework for the protection of both IT and OT segments. Another innovation that becomes more accessible to local customers is Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence & Attribution (TI&A), a system designed to create and customize a cyber threat map for a specific company. Every analyst who uses TI&A now gets access to the largest collection of dark web data, an advanced hacker group profiling model, and a fully automated graph analysis tool that helps correlate data and attribute threats to specific criminal groups in seconds.

Ashraf Koheil, an industry heavyweight, is the most recent addition to the Group-IB team in the UAE. Mr. Koheil brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in IT&ICT security. He will lead Group-IB’s regional business development team.

“The UAE is one of the most progressive and demanding markets striving for continuous improvement in all aspects including government, services, banking with cybersecurity at the forefront,” comments Mr. Koheil. “This makes Group-IB a perfect fit as our mission is all about eliminating all facets of cybercrime, be it financially motivated, nation state activity, or social engineering scams. We expect a lot of our growth to come from the true partner friendly ecosystem that we’ve been creating in the region. We are also planning joint research & development with key government institutions in the financial sector and law enforcement to bring more localized solutions and develop local expertise.”

May 30, 2021

International Finance Forum Releases IFF China Report 2021

BEIJING, May 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — International Finance Forum (IFF) announced the release of IFF China Report 2021 (the “Report”) outlining important China’s policy initiatives and the global cooperation opportunities in the context of COVID-19 and beyond. 30,000 copies of the report have been issued to over 170 countries and territories.

The Report includes 31 contributions from world’s leaders, premier policymakers and financiers on global topics under the five themes: global economic growth in a post-pandemic era, the Belt-and-Road Initiative (BRI), green finance, global capital markets and fintech.

COVID-19 has caused significant disruption to the world economy. However, the ecological implication of the pandemic is as consequential as the economic one, as the public health emergency is symptomatic of a deeper economic problem that undergirds it. To tackle the issue, a shift of focus to “new green infrastructure” is the key, notes Han Seungsoo, Co-Chairman of IFF, Silk Road International Association (SRIA) Chairman.

“The mission of the SRIA must be realigned to mobilise the investment necessary to cope with the ‘new normal’ after COVID-19. Producing solar and wind power on a large scale across the wasteland along BRI route would help generate clean power for the East, which should be a priority for the SRIA,” he writes in the Report.

Underscoring the key measure for a rapid global economic rebound in the post-COVID era, Jim Yong Kim, the 12th president of the World Bank, says in the Report that infrastructure investment should be “one of the priorities in helping developing countries recover more quickly from the pandemic”. Marcos Toyjo, president of the New Development Bank, notes that “new infrastructure must answer the demands of the fourth industrial revolution.”

The Report also highlights the role of BRI in fostering sustainability in terms of global development through the Silk Road Fund and the joint efforts of member countries in promoting green transition. To accelerate the green transition, the Report calls on the BRI countries for setting up carbon-neutrality targets in line with global sustainability goals and enforcing environmental protection legislation.

About IFF

Established in 2003, the IFF is a non-profit and non-governmental unofficial international forum organization. Headquartered in Beijing, it is a high-level dialogue and academic exchange mechanism co-sponsored by business leaders and scholars in the global financial community and academic circles.

For more information, please visit: http://www.iff.org.cn/php/list.php?tid=403

Steel Shen
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steel.shen@iff.org.cn